In which direction is a negative angle usually measured?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Clockwise direction
In standard position, an angle is measured from its initial arm. Angles measured anticlockwise are positive, whereas angles measured clockwise are negative. Therefore, the correct answer is clockwise direction. Anticlockwise is the closest distractor because it represents positive angles. Exam tip: remember the sign convention—anticlockwise (+), clockwise (−).
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Clockwise direction
Why is this the correct answer?
In standard position, an angle is measured from its initial arm. Angles measured anticlockwise are positive, whereas angles measured clockwise are negative. Therefore, the correct answer is clockwise direction. Anticlockwise is the closest distractor because it represents positive angles. Exam tip: remember the sign convention—anticlockwise (+), clockwise (−).
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 12 Mathematics question. Chapter: Trigonometric Functions. Topic: Angles.
